Torre 9.5, Lewandowski 9.0 | Villarreal 1-5 Barcelona: Participant rankings

A powerful show from a closely depleted Barcelona group resulted in a 5-1 victory over Villarreal. With their opponents being unbeaten previous to this sport in La Liga and likewise taking part in at residence on the La Ceramica, loads of strain was on Hansi Flick’s group. Nevertheless, Barcelona managed to go the check with flying colours.

With two early objectives from Robert Lewandowski, one other brace from Barcelona captain Raphinha, and a objective from Pablo Torre as nicely, the Catalan giants managed to prevail away from residence and get all three factors for themselves. Even other than the goalscorers, nonetheless, there have been different notable performers.

Listed here are the participant rankings for the Barcelona gamers.

Participant Rankings:

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen: 6.5

Regardless of a promising sport up till the half-time mark, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was injured in the first half and it looks like it might be a long-term damage for the participant.

Jules Kounde: 7.0

Significantly better from Jules Kounde going ahead on this sport, and he additionally stayed conscious of his defensive duties. Sadly, some cracks have began to indicate in terms of the Frenchman’s weak spot in a high-line as he’s unable to maintain up when it comes to pace if an attacker manages to bypass him.

Sergi Dominguez: 6.5

Did appear misplaced at instances alongside his different defenders at instances, however received into the sport early sufficient. Finally ended up being one of many first adjustments within the sport nonetheless regardless of his sturdy distribution.

Inigo Martinez: 7.0

Stable defending from Inigo Martinez however he was fortunate to get away with a couple of shut calls. Aside from that, his distribution was dependable and he accomplished loads of passes for his group from the beginning till the purpose he was substituted.

Gerard Martin: 7.0

Stable sufficient defensively and was way more conscious of his teammates immediately. Was strong in possession and was additionally attentive to his defensive duties at any time when he was remoted as nicely.

Eric Garcia: 6.5

Didn’t get an early pink card this time, and that was a very good preliminary register itself. Past that, he stored his composure when it got here to easy passes and did his job dutifully.

Pedri: 7.5

Alongside Pablo Torre, Pedri was the participant who orchestrated a lot of the promising play that Barcelona managed to generate by means of their central channels. Past simply that, nonetheless, the younger Barcelona midfielder additionally made positive to flow into possession as a lot as doable to maintain Villarreal on their toes and open up extra space between their traces.

Lamine Yamal: 8.0

Not his most impactful night time, however Lamine Yamal was nonetheless a relentless nuisance for Villarreal to take care of. His harmful crossing ended up coming in clutch for Hansi Flick’s group but once more because it allowed Robert Lewandowski to seize his second. Nevertheless, he did find yourself getting yet one more stunning help to his identify by means of a sensational trivela go to Raphinha.

Pablo Torre: 9.5

A sensational efficiency from Pablo Torre exhibits precisely why there’s a good drawback for Hansi Flick to take care of at Barcelona. One more attacking midfielder who confirmed that there’s life past simply the likes of Dani Olmo, Pedri, and Fermin Lopez, Torre ended up getting an excellent help to his identify and a barely lucky objective as nicely. Elite efficiency from the younger midfielder that was extra than simply the objective contributions.

Raphinha: 9.0

After a sport the place he battled lengthy and arduous to assist out his teammates, Raphinha was rewarded afterward with two objectives of his personal that got here on account of his diligent workrate and his celebration was sufficient to inform everybody simply how a lot it meant to the Barcelona captain who took over following Ter Stegen’s premature damage. Nice efficiency from the Brazilian ahead.

Robert Lewandowski: 9.0

May have had the proper efficiency if he had managed to transform his penalty and get his hattrick whereas giving Barcelona the best benefit. Regardless, the Polish ace managed so as to add two objectives to his tally and continues to provide himself a very good lead within the Pichichi race. His hold-up play was additionally commendable.

Substitutes:

Inaki Pena: 6.0

Did a ok job to switch the injured Ter Stegen on this sport however did look shaky at instances.

Pau Cubarsi: 6.0

Allowed Barcelona to breathe way more freely within the sport and his presence actually let his teammates play with a sure ease about their sport.

Marc Casado: 7.0

Consistently working and recovering the ball, Marc Casado’s impression on the match was instantaneous and it allowed Barcelona to settle in much more.

Pau Victor: 7.5

A powerful cameo from Pau Victor noticed nice use of his physicality and workrate, and he even managed to get an help.

Not sufficient time or affect on the sport to warrant a ranking.